External fertilization is a process where eggs are fertilized outside the female's body. Here's how it works:
The Spawning Process
The key to external fertilization is a process called spawning.
- Release of Eggs and Sperm: During spawning, one or more females release their eggs into a common area, typically water. At the same time, one or more males release sperm into the same area.
- Fertilization: After the sperm reaches the egg, fertilization can then take place.
Essentially, external fertilization relies on the simultaneous release of eggs and sperm into the environment, allowing fertilization to occur outside the female's body.
